Menu Guru: New Seasonal Food and Drinks Items at Top Fast Food Chains

Menu Guru: New Seasonal Food and Drinks Items at Top Fast Food Chains

The Menu Guru (aka Elissa) has worked on developing new and seasonal menu items for fast food chains, for the past 20ish years. These new items might be on the menu for just a few weeks or a few months, making it even harder to stay current on the new items. This podcast will showcase all the interesting and new items from the largest fast food chains. This way, you won’t miss out! Check out my socials to stay on top of these changes. https://chicagoelissa.podbean.com https://www.facebook.com/elissa.k.rempfer/ www.instagram.com/menuguru77 www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-menu-guru-your-guide-to-n-207943888 https://x.com/ElissaRemp83836 My X/Twitter showcases interesting and creative foods and drinks from around the globe, from Russia to Sweden. Chow!

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July 22, 2025 20 mins

The Menu Guru has worked on developing new and seasonal menu items for fast food chains, for the past 20ish years.

These new items might be on the menu for just a few weeks or a few months, making it even harder to stay current on the new items.

This podcast will showcase all the interesting and new items from the largest fast food chains. This way, you won’t miss out!

Check out my socials to stay on top of these changes.

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Most countries eat bugs, from a whole bug to items made with bug flower. The United States is taking baby steps to grow bug acceptance and interest, mostly as an alternative flour. Bug flour adds substantial nutrients and add a slightly sweet taste. 

Check out my socials to stay on top of these changes.

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June 12, 2025 20 mins

Welcome Fast Foodies to the Dunkin' fans out there. Now, we are going to pivot and highlight Dunkin' and sister company Baskin'.  There's fun Dunkin' Spiked teas and coffees, as well as a few baked items. And with that, the rest of the podcast is Dunkin'. Slip on your slippers, and run to Dunkin' . 

If you want to discuss any of these items, tweet, chat on Insta or yell into the abyss - we welcome the feedback. 

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This fast food focused podcast focuses on new and seasonal fast food items in the US, which may be on the menu for a certain time frame. 

This episode is different from previous episodes in that most of the podcast is dedicated to Zaxby's and their plethora of new items that you won't want to miss. 

Check out my socials to stay on top of these changes.

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This fast food focused podcast focuses on new and seasonal fast food items in the US, which may be on the menu for a certain time frame. I've been working with top fast food chains for the past 20 plus years, and the Menu Guru (Elissa) is going to showcase the interesting new items so you will never miss out on a delish item. 

This way, you won’t miss out! Today's podcast covers new items at Jack in the Box, Wendy's, and Rita's Ita...

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April 25, 2025 17 mins

The Menu Guru (aka Elissa) has worked on developing new and seasonal menu items for fast food chains, for the past 20ish years. These new items might be on the menu for just a few weeks or a few months, making it even harder to stay current on the new items.

This podcast will showcase all the interesting and new items from the largest fast food chains. This podca...

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Fast food chains put out limited time offers throughout the year, and it's really easy to miss out on some tasty treats, dinner, desserts. In fact, they are so many from these chains that you might miss out on some delicious food or drinks. 

The chains we focused on today include: Jamba, Baskin-Robbins, Dunkin and Firehouse Subs.  

Check out my socials for more information on seasonal fast food, including this podcast, instagram an...

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Fast food chains put out limited time offers throughout the year. In fact, they are so many from these chains that you might miss out on some delicious food or drinks. 

The chains we focused on today include: McDonald's, Burger, Jimmy John's, Culvers, Krispy Kreme, and Mr. Charlies 

Check out my socials for more information on seasonal fast food, including this podcast, instagram and more!

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March 12, 2025 19 mins

Welcome fast foodies! This podcast describes new and seasonal items, specifically fast food. In addition to the new and seasonal items, it also celebrates the spring flavors and colors for drinks or desserts. 

Chains Covered:  Burger King, Scooter's Coffee, Black Rock Coffee Bar, PJ's Coffee, Starbucks, and Chick-fil-A.

Check out my socials for more information on seasonal fast food, including this podcast, instagram and more!

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This podcast Menu Guru podcast highlights the fast food items at small or independent shops that are over-the-top, in terms of shape, size, color, taste, ingredients and more! Who knew eating out could be such a visual experience?

Most of my podcasts focus on the new and seasonal fast food items. It''s designed to educate people all over this country about all th...

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Who loves Donuts? We are pivoting from previous podcasts on new and seasonal foods and drinks at the top fast food chains. So, this entire episode highlights the donut shops across the country, and you can see some of the donuts on instagram!

The Menu Guru discusses these seasonal donuts at the very small chains and independents. We found new flavors, new shapes and nostalgic donuts. 

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February 10, 2025 18 mins

Typically this podcast focuses on top US chains, but this special multiple donut category will likely be at least two episodes. We did a deep dive on Pinkbox and Dapper Donuts, and the flavors and photos are spectacular. 

 

Check out my socials for more information on seasonal fast food, including this podcast, instagram and more!

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January 15, 2025 21 mins

Fast food chains put out limited time offers throughout the year. In fact, they are so many from these chains that you might miss out on some delicious food or drinks. 

The chains we focused on today include SONIC, Jack in the Box, French Fry Overview, Shake Shack, Tim Hortons (US only), Panda Express and Hardees

Check out my socials for more information on seasonal fast food, including this podcast, instagram and more!

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December 9, 2024 23 mins

The holiday season continue to soar- with new items from KFC, McAlisters, Subway  and OREO! 

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The holidays are here - and there's so many new and innovative drinks and desserts, you will not want to miss a thing! (Especially if you love cranberries or pomegranates) 

Here's the list of chains that are featured:

- Starbucks, Jamba, Burger King, Dunkin, SONIC, & Shake Shake

Happy Holidays my fellow fast foodies!

Check out my socials for more information on seasonal fast food, including This podcast, instagram and more!

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Here's the chains and products we have for you, with Halloween and Thanksgiving treats! 

Retail Brands: M&M, Twizlers, Jelly Belly 

Fast Food Chains: Dunn Bros Coffee, Peet's Coffee, Sweet Jesus and Potbelly with their beverage partner, Tractor Beverage. 

Enjoy and Happy Halloween!! 

 

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October 9, 2024 21 mins

Halloween menu items are oh so fun and scary. This episode highlights Halloween goodies at the chains below:

- Burger King, Dunkin, McDonald's, SONIC Drive-IN, Hungry Howie's, Baskin Robbins, and Cold Stone Creamery

These chains are offering holiday treats for the whole family, so be sure to ...

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It's that time for almost pumpkin flavors, but there's also apples (Honeycrisp specifically) and dogs deserve a special day! 

- Chains include: Dunkin Donuts, Burger King, Jimmy Johns, Subway and Krispy Kreme. 

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It's that time for pumpkin flavors, but there's also apples (Honeycrisp specifically) and dogs deserve a special day! 

- Chains include: Caribou Coffee, Starbucks, Scooters Coffee and more! 

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This podcast covers new items at Starbucks, Dunkin', Tim Hortons, IHOP and Hot Dog on a Stick.

The big trends are energy, brightly covered drinks and indulgent items. And more Oreo, of course! 

And we will also chat very briefly about my English Bulldog - Daisy. 

Enjoy some new items, my fellow fast foodies! 

- Menu Guru 

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